COVID-19 Information

We at Komen Columbus want to first take this opportunity to thank all medical professionals who are working around the clock to treat those affected by the novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.

In these uncertain times, we have received numerous questions regarding how and when to access breast health care in the coming weeks and months. Here are some useful tools for your use.

Komen Columbus Pandemic Patient Assistance Program

Komen Columbus is proud to announce the Komen Columbus Pandemic Patient Assistance Program. In these uncertain times, we have created an assistance program to support those affected by breast cancer and facing unexpected needs.

In an effort tominimize exposure and free up needed health capacity to deal with COVID-19, Susan G. Komen suggests healthy women of average risk delay routine breast cancer screening until later this year. Read more about Komen’s statement here.

Support for patients in active treatment

Our Care Coordinators are here to help! If you or someone you know is struggling with your care or treatment plans due to recent events – Komen is here for you. Reach out to our Care Coordinators, Alyncia and Laura, to receive assistance.

The 2020 Komen Columbus Race For The Cure

In light of recent events, the board and team at Komen Columbus have made the difficult decision to reschedule the 2020 Komen Columbus Race For The Cure. We believe it to be in the best interest of our loyal participants to reschedule this year’s event to a time later in the year when conditions are favorable to hold our event which hosts 20,000 survivors, co-survivors, and supporters of Komen annually.

More details will follow soon as we assess the situation. We thank you for your patience and continued support of Susan G. Komen Columbus.

The Komen Columbus Rally for the Race

This year, despite the constraints of a global pandemic, it is more important than ever that we celebrate hope together.

Join Komen Columbus on May 16th for a virtual Rally for the Race in honor of 28 years of racing together for a cure.

Our virtual Rally for the Race will include:
• LIVE announcement of the rescheduled 2020 Race for the Cure date!
• Sneak peek of the new Race course (with special guest appearances!)
• Fun ways to rally together and celebrate with us from home.
• Posts from YOU, our incredible community.
Tag @KomenColumbus and you could be featured on our page!

How you can keep connected

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Susan G. Komen National Helpline

The Susan G. Komen Breast Care Helpline offers education, psychosocial support and information on resources for patients and their loved ones.
You can call the helpline directly at 1-877-465-6636 or send an email to helpline@komen.org.

Upcoming Webinars

Breast Cancer Patient Virtual Support NetworkWe recognize that patients may not have access to their normal in-person support groups right now, and invite you to join us in a virtual space, each Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Both early stagers and patients with advanced breast cancer are welcome. A clinical facilitator and mental health facilitator will be present. Join at: https://zoom.us/j/852404905

Komen Columbus Virtual Yoga Zen HourTake time to de-stress and reduce your anxiety at home through a 1 – hour virtual yoga session led by Michele Faith – breast cancer survivor and owner of Yoga oM. Every Thursday at 7 PM, Take some time to breathe and unwind with virtual yoga classes.

Past Webinars

Komen Columbus Virtual Yoga with Survivor Michele Faith Take time to de-stress and reduce your anxiety at home through a 30-minute virtual yoga session led by Michele Faith – breast cancer survivor and owner of Yoga oM. Watch the full class here!

Komen Northeast Ohio COVID 19 and patient coping webinar In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Komen Northeast Ohio will be offering a series of FREE virtual webinars in the coming weeks focused on topics important to breast cancer patients and survivors. This webinar, led by Kerri Mazzone, LCSW, will focus on coping with patients/survivors caused by the pandemic. Kerri will also cover the precautions health systems are taking to keep patients safe, fear, anxiety, and isolation.

Our friends at Komen Northeast Ohio held a thoughtful discussion on COVID19 and its impact on breast cancer treatment, led by Dr. Alberto Montero, MD, of The Cleveland Clinic. This lunchtime chat focused on the precautions health systems are taking to ensure patient safety during breast cancer treatments.

Guided Meditation with Adam Lobel
If stress has you anxious, tense, or worried, consider trying meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace. Our friends at Komen Northeast Ohio held a 30-minute free, interactive, virtual guided meditation with Adam Lobel of the Engaged Mindfulness Institute!

Eating and Cooking for a Healthy Immune System (from Komen Florida)Eating a range of healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables, and protein are all important. Join a Certified Health Coach and Chef as she cooks up some deliciousness and discusses how to maintain eating for a health immune system during COVID-19, provided by our friends at Komen Florida. Click here to watch the video.

Zumba Fitness for Breast HealthJoin Kate Watt, Executive Director for Komen Florida, and Brittney Nicole, licensed Zumba instructor, for a discussion of the benefits of exercise and a Zumba workout! Click here to watch the video.

Mental Health and Self-CareTips and tools from our Komen Florida friends and Leah Eustace, CFRE, ACFRE, to discuss how to cope in times of crisis, how your reaction can affect those around you, and the importance of supporting your mental well-being. Click here to watch the video.

Breast Cancer and Coronavirus Impact ChatLearn about treatment impacts for patients from leading Komen Scholars across the country, including local OSU Komen Scholar, Dr. Julia White. Click here to watch the video.

Metastatic Breast Cancer and COVID-19A Facebook Live chat on the impact of COVID-19 to patients living with metastatic breast cancer. Komen Scholars Dr. Ian Krop and Dr. Kathy Miller will answer questions and tell patients what they should know and how they can stay safe. Pam Kohl, Director of the Komen Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Initiative, will moderate the conversation. Click here to watch the video.